USER MANUAL
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/ Table of Contents / Table of Contents The Basics 6 Using the Mounts 85 Getting Started 8 Troubleshooting 88 Camera Status Screen 13 Customer Support 90 Camera Icons 14 Trademarks 90 Camera Menus 16 Regulatory Information 90 Camera Modes 18 Navigating Settings Menus 19 Video Mode 20 Photo Mode 34 Multi-Shot Mode 41 Playback Mode 50 Setup Mode 56 Connecting to the GoPro App 65 Transferring Files to a Computer 66 Protune™ 67 Battery 73 Important Messages 78 Camer
/ The Basics 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 6 Camera Status Light (red) Shutter/Select Button [ ] Wireless Status Light (blue) Camera Status Screen Power/Mode Button [ ] Micro HDMI Port (cable not included) / The Basics 7. microSD Card Slot (microSD card not included) 8. Mini-USB Port (supports composite A/V cable/3.5mm stereo mic adapter, not included) 9. Audio Alert 10. 11. 12. 13.
/ Getting Started CHARGING THE BATTERY housing remove camera 1. Slim Remove the camera from its housing. 2. Remove the camera side door and insert a microSD card (sold separately). The card must have a minimum rating of Class 10 or UHS-I, and a capacity up to 64GB. Visit gopro.com/support for the list of GoPro-tested microSD cards. / Getting Started Slim housing insert camera 4. Charge the battery by connecting the camera to a computer or other USB charging adapter using the included USB cable.
/ Getting Started / Getting Started CAMERA SOFTWARE UPDATES To get the latest features and best performance from your HERO4 camera, make sure you are using the most current camera software. You can update your camera software via the GoPro App or GoPro software. For more information, visit gopro.com/getstarted.
/ Getting Started / Camera Status Screen INSERTING + REMOVING MICROSD CARDS The HERO4 Black camera is compatible with microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC memory cards with a capacity up to 64GB (sold separately). You must use a microSD card with a minimum rating of Class 10 or UHS-I. (For a list of the GoPro-tested microSD cards, visit gopro.com/support.) GoPro recommends using brand name memory cards for maximum reliability in high-vibration activities.
/ Camera Icons Auto Low Light Language Setup Mode Auto Off LEDs Sharpness Beeps Looping Shutter Burst Photos Megapixels Single Photo Color Multi-Shot Mode Spot Meter Continuous Photos Night Lapse Time Lapse Date/Time Night Photo Touch Display Default Mode On-Screen Display Video Delete Orientation Video + Photo Exposure Value Compensation Photo Mode Video Format Playback Mode Video Mode Protune Video Resolution QuikCapture White Balance Rate Wireless Field of View Frame
/ Camera Menus / Camera Menus Camera Reset *Playback appears only if the camera is connected to a TV or LCD Touch BacPac (sold separately).
/ Camera Modes / Navigating Settings Menus The HERO4 Black features several camera modes. To cycle through ] repeatedly. the modes, press the Power/Mode button [ These modes appear: Video Record video Photo Capture a single photo Multi-Shot Capture a series of photos (Time Lapse, Burst, etc.) Playback Play back videos and photos Setup Adjust general camera settings Each camera mode has its own settings menu. TO NAVIGATE SETTINGS MENUS: 1. Verify that the camera is in the desired camera mode.
/ Video Mode / Video Mode Video mode contains four capture modes: Video, Time Lapse Video, Video + Photo and Video Looping. Capture Mode Description Video (default) Captures video. Time Lapse Video Creates video from frames captured at specific intervals. Time Lapse Video is available only in 4K and 2.7K 4:3 resolutions. Time Lapse Video is captured without audio. Protune™, Auto Low Light, and Spot Meter are not available in this capture mode.
/ Video Mode / Video Mode VIDEO SETTINGS Four capture modes are available for Video mode: Video, Time Lapse Video, Video + Photo and Video Looping. The capture mode that you select determines the Video settings that appear in the rest of the menu. For instructions on how to change the following settings, see Navigating Settings Menus. HILIGHT TAGGING You can mark specific moments in your video during recording with HiLight Tags. HiLight Tags make it easy to find the best highlights to share.
/ Video Mode / Video Mode INTERVAL The Interval setting applies to Time Lapse Video, Video + Photo and Looping. Interval determines the amount of time that passes between each captured frame. Time Lapse Video Intervals Available intervals for Time Lapse Video range from 0.5 seconds (default) to 60 seconds. Interval Examples 0.
/ Video Mode / Video Mode RESOLUTION, FPS AND FOV The HERO4 Black includes the video resolutions listed below. Video Resolution NTSC/ PAL FOV Screen Resolution 4K 30/25 24/24 Ultra Wide 3840x2160, 16:9 4K SuperView 24/24 Ultra Wide 3840x2160, 16:9 2.7K 60/50 48/48 30/25 24/24 Ultra Wide, Medium 2704x1520, 16:9 2.7K SuperView 30/25 Ultra Wide 2704x1520, 16:9 2.
/ Video Mode High-Performance Video Modes and Camera Temperatures The HERO4 Black features unique high-performance video modes: 4K30/24, 4K24 SuperView, 2.7K60/48, 2.7K30 SuperView, 2.7K 4:3, 1440p80, 1080p120/90, 960p120, 720p240 and 720p120 SuperView. When using these video modes, it is normal for the camera to become warm and use more power. Using these high-performance modes in higher temperatures decreases camera recording time.
/ Video Mode / Video Mode Video Resolution Best Use 2.7K 4:3 Recommended for body-mounted, ski-mounted or surfboard-mounted shots. Provides large viewing area. 1440p Recommended for body-mounted shots. Larger viewing area and high frame rate yield the smoothest, most immersive results for high-action capture.* 1080p Great for all shots. High resolution and frame rate yield stunning results.* 1080p SuperView SuperView delivers the world’s most immersive field of view.
/ Video Mode / Video Mode FOV Best Use Ultra Wide Largest field of view, increased image stability. Good for action shots where you want to capture as much as possible within the frame. Medium Mid-range field of view, moderate image stability. Narrow Smallest field of view, reduced image stability. Reduced distortion. Good for capturing content at a distance. PRO TIP: Easily create epic GoPro-style videos using free GoPro software. Learn more and download this software at gopro.com/getstarted.
/ Photo Mode / Photo Mode Photo mode contains three capture modes: Single, Continuous and Night. Capture Mode Description Single (default) Captures a single photo. Continuous Captures a series of photos continuously while holding down the Shutter/Select ]. button [ Night Captures a single photo with a customizable exposure time up to 30 seconds. For available exposure times and examples of when to use them, see Shutter in Photo Settings.
/ Photo Mode CAPTURING CONTINUOUS PHOTOS 1. Select Continuous mode: a. Press the Power/Mode button [ ] repeatedly until you get to Photo mode. ] to open the settings menu. b. Press the Settings/Tag button [ ] repeatedly until you get c. Press the Shutter/Select button [ to Continuous. ] to close the settings d. Press the Settings/Tag button [ ] appears in the upper left on menu. The Continuous icon [ your camera status screen. ]. The camera 2.
/ Photo Mode / Photo Mode INTERVAL SHUTTER Shutter applies only to Night Photo and Night Lapse and determines the amount of time that the shutter is open. The options for this setting are auto (up to 2 seconds), 2, 5, 10, 15, 20 or 30 seconds. The default setting is auto. Interval applies only to Continuous photo. Available intervals are 3 (default), 5 or 10 photos every second. MEGAPIXELS Settings Examples The HERO4 Black captures photos at 12MP, 7MP or 5MP.
/ Photo Mode SPOT METER Spot Meter lets you capture photos from a dark space while pointing the camera into a brighter setting, such as when recording the ] outdoors from within a car. When Spot Meter is turned on, [ appears on the camera status screen. The options for this setting are off (default) and on. Note: Changes that you make to the Spot Meter setting in Photo mode apply only to photo capture. To adjust this setting for video capture, adjust the setting in Video mode.
/ Multi-Shot Mode CAPTURING BURST PHOTOS 1. Select Burst mode: a. Press the Power/Mode button [ ] repeatedly until you get to Multi-Shot mode. ] to open the settings menu. b. Press the Settings/Tag button [ ] repeatedly until you c. Press the Shutter/Select button [ get to Burst. ] to close the settings d. Press the Settings/Tag button [ ] appears in the upper left on your menu. The Burst icon [ camera status screen. ]. The camera status lights 2.
/ Multi-Shot Mode MULTI-SHOT SETTINGS Three capture modes are available for Multi-Shot mode: Burst, Time Lapse and Night Lapse. The capture mode that you select determines the Multi-Shot settings that appear in the rest of the menu. For instruction on how to change the following settings, see Navigating Settings Menus. PRO TIP: To open the settings menu for the current mode, press the ]. Settings/Tag button [ / Multi-Shot Mode Rate applies only to Burst.
/ Multi-Shot Mode / Multi-Shot Mode SHUTTER INTERVAL Shutter applies only to Night Photo and Night Lapse and determines the amount of time that the shutter is open. The options for this setting are auto (up to 2 seconds), 2, 5, 10, 15, 20 or 30 seconds. The default setting is auto. Interval applies only to Time Lapse and Night Lapse. Interval determines the amount of time that passes between each captured frame. Time Lapse Intervals Available intervals for Time Lapse range from 0.
/ Multi-Shot Mode MEGAPIXELS The HERO4 Black captures photos at 12MP, 7MP or 5MP. Note: Changes that you make to the Megapixels setting in Multi-Shot mode apply only to multi-shot capture. To adjust this setting for photo capture, adjust the setting in Photo mode. Settings Description 12MP Wide (default) 7MP Wide Largest field of view. Good for action shots where you want to capture as much as possible within the frame. 7MP Medium 5MP Medium Mid-range field of view.
/ Playback Mode / Playback Mode You can play back your content on a computer, TV, smartphone/ tablet (using the GoPro App) or on your camera using an LCD Touch BacPac (sold separately). Playback mode appears only if the camera is connected to a TV or LCD Touch BacPac. You can also play back content by inserting the microSD card directly into a device, such as a computer or compatible TV.
/ Playback Mode PLAYING BACK VIDEOS AND PHOTOS ON YOUR TV Playing back videos and photos on your TV/HDTV requires a micro HDMI, composite or combo cable (all sold separately). To Play Back Content on a TV: 1. Plug the camera into a TV/HDTV with a micro HDMI cable, composite cable or combo cable. 2. Select the input on your TV that corresponds to the port into which you plugged the cable. 3. Power on the camera. ] to cycle to Playback [ ] 4. Press the Power/Mode button [ ] to select it.
/ Playback Mode CREATING SHORT CLIPS FROM A VIDEO Video trimming lets you create short clips of your favorite shots from your video files. Clips are saved as new files that can be shared through the GoPro App and used during editing in GoPro Studio. Note: This feature is available only if your camera is connected to an LCD Touch BacPac (sold separately). To Create a Short Clip from a Video: 1. In Playback mode, tap the video that contains the clip that you want to save. 2.
/ Setup Mode / Setup Mode In Setup mode, you can change settings that apply to all camera modes. For instructions on how to change the following settings, see Navigating Settings Menus. PRO TIP: If you forgot your camera’s name or password, use the Camera Reset setting (Reset Wi-Fi option) in Setup mode to reset them to the defaults. The default password is goprohero.
/ Setup Mode / Setup Mode Setting Description Brightness Determines the level of light on the touch display. The options for this setting are high (default), medium and low. Touch Display On/Off Turns the touch display on or off when the camera is powered on. The options for this setting are on (default) and off. ORIENTATION If you mount your camera upside down, you might have to rotate the files during editing. This setting eliminates the need to flip your video or photos after recording.
/ Setup Mode / Setup Mode QUIKCAPTURE LEDS With QuikCapture, you can quickly turn your camera on and begin capturing video or Time Lapse photos. The options for this setting are on and off (default). This setting determines which camera status lights (red) to activate. The options for this setting are 4 (top, bottom, front, back), 2 (front and back), or off (none). The default setting is 4. Note: QuikCapture is disabled when the camera is connected to the remote or the GoPro App.
/ Setup Mode ON-SCREEN DISPLAY The OSD (on-screen display) setting determines whether the recording icons and file information on video and on the viewing screen appear during playback. The options for this setting are on (default) and off. Note: When this setting is on and you are playing back content on your camera using an LCD Touch BacPac (sold separately), you can tap the touch display to quickly show or hide the recording and file information.
/ Setup Mode / Connecting to the GoPro App CAMERA RESET With this setting, you can reset your camera’s settings or username and password. Setting Description Reset Defaults Returns all settings to their default values. This option retains the Date/Time setting, the camera’s name and wireless password, and remote control pairing. Note: If your camera is not responding but you do not want to lose your settings, press and hold the Power/Mode button for 8 seconds.
/ Transferring Files to a Computer To play back your video and photos on a computer, you must first transfer these files to a computer. TO TRANSFER FILES TO A COMPUTER: 1. Download and install the latest GoPro software from gopro.com/getstarted. 2. Connect the camera to your computer using the included USB cable. PRO TIP: You can also transfer files to a computer using a card reader (sold separately). Connect the card reader to your computer and insert the microSD card into the reader.
/ Protune / Protune WHITE BALANCE White balance adjusts the overall color tone of videos and photos.
/ Protune / Protune Protune for Photo ISO Limit ISO LIMIT ISO Limit adjusts the camera’s sensitivity in low-light environments, and creates a balance between brightness and resulting image noise. Image noise refers to the degree of graininess in the image.
/ Protune / Battery EXPOSURE VALUE COMPENSATION (EV COMP) Exposure Value Compensation affects the brightness of your video or photo. Adjusting this setting can improve image quality when shooting in environments with contrasting lighting conditions. Settings -2.0 -1.5 -1.0 -0.5 0 (default) +0.5 +1.0 +1.5 +2.0 PRO TIP: Exposure Value Compensation adjusts brightness within the existing ISO Limit.
/ Battery The battery charges to 100% in approximately two hours when using GoPro’s USB-compatible Wall or Auto Charger. You can also charge the battery outside the camera using the Dual Battery Charger (sold separately). / Battery REMOVING THE BATTERY FROM THE CAMERA The HERO4 Black battery is designed to have a tight fit to maximize reliability in high-vibration activities. To Remove the Battery: 1.
/ Battery BATTERY STORAGE AND HANDLING The camera contains sensitive components, including the battery. Avoid exposing your camera and battery to very cold or very hot temperatures. Low or high temperature conditions may temporarily shorten the battery life or cause the camera to temporarily stop working properly. Avoid dramatic changes in temperature or humidity when using the camera, as condensation may form on or within the camera. The camera housing protects the camera and battery from water damage.
/ Important Messages MICROSD CARD MESSAGES NO SD No card present. The camera requires a microSD, microSDHC or microSDXC card (sold separately) to capture videos and photos. FULL Card is full. Delete files or swap card. SD ERR Camera is unable to read card formatting. Reformat the card in the camera. PRO TIP: Reformat your microSD card on a regular basis to ensure that the card remains in good condition.
Slim housing closed Swapping housing doors / Camera Housing Slim housing closed / Camera Housing Swapping housing doors ASSEMBLING THE CAMERA HOUSING To Remove the Camera From the Housing: 1. Lift the front of the latch up to disengage it from the camera housing. 2. Pivot the latch backward and pull it up to release the backdoor. camera 3. Slim Pull housing open theremove housing backdoor and remove the camera. Slim housing remove camera To Secure the Camera in the Housing: 1.
/ Camera Housing / Camera Housing Your HERO4 Black camera comes with two types of backdoors: SWAPPING BACKDOORS Standard Backdoor and Skeleton Backdoor. You+can the= backdoor of your HERO4 Black camera to suit your Quick Release Buckle + Thumb Screw Slimswitch housing Complete Unit activity and shooting conditions. The Standard Backdoor makes the housing To Change the Backdoor: waterproof to 131’ (40m). Use this door when you 1. Open the backdoor of the housing so that it hangs downwards.
/ Camera Housing PREVENTING WATER DAMAGE TO YOUR CAMERA The rubber seal that lines the camera housing forms a waterproof barrier that protects your HERO4 Black in wet and underwater conditions. Keep the camera housing’s rubber seal clean. A single hair or grain of sand can cause a leak and damage your camera. After every use in salt water, rinse the outside of the camera housing with non-salt water and dry.
/ Using the Mounts MOUNTING GUIDELINES Follow these guidelines when attaching adhesive mounts: • Attach the adhesive mounts at least 24 hours prior to use. • Adhesive mounts must be mounted only on smooth surfaces. Porous or textured surfaces do not enable a proper bond. When applying the mount, firmly press it into place and ensure full contact over the entire surface. • Apply adhesive mounts to clean surfaces only.
/ Troubleshooting MY GOPRO WON’T POWER ON Make sure your GoPro is charged. To charge your camera, use the included USB cable and a computer. You can also use the GoPro Wall or Auto Charger. MY GOPRO WON’T RESPOND WHEN I PRESS A BUTTON ] for 8 seconds to reset Press and hold the Power/Mode button [ your camera. This reset saves all of your content and settings, and powers off your camera. MY PLAYBACK IS CHOPPY Choppy playback is typically not a problem with the file.
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